Re: 'bilge' water

SolarFry@aol.com
Mon, 6 Dec 1999 07:24:56 EST


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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In a message dated 12/4/99 6:48:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, Rdement1@aol.com
writes:

<< Has anybody seen what's under the liner? (centerline in the cabin) >>

My understanding is that the cabin floor liner is glassed to the hull. There
is not much space under there.

All my bilge water collects under fwd bunk settee. Overflow seems to go to
that lil spot in front of bunk settee where mast support post is located
making it seem like there's a leak under post.

I've traced a persistent leak to rainwater seeping in through bow or forestay
stanchion that goes through deck and attaches to side of hull. This water
drips into the anchor locker and flows under fwd berths. The forestay
attachment post cannot be sealed because the forestay attachment moves with
wind pressure on sails. I've tried to seal but no go.

Best
SF